New York S08758 replaces the term "addict" with "person with substance use disorder" in the public health law.
New York S08758 amends the public health law by replacing the term "addict" with "person with substance use disorder." This change applies to the context of practitioners prescribing, administering, and dispensing controlled substances for maintenance or detoxification treatment. The bill aims to update terminology to reflect a more person-centered approach in addressing substance use disorders.
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